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Got 2 ankle chips in skiiing, urgent care doc gave me a boot and crutches. should i see an ortho doc after going back again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes: You need to have a follow up visit to monitor the healing.

Dr Krauser and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/28/2013

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